Yonkers ZBA approves several variances, denies others; many approvals include tax and sidewalk conditions

The Yonkers Zoning Board of Appeals issued a string of decisions at its meeting, approving several area and area‑type variances with conditions and denying a small number of applications. Most approvals were conditioned on complying with building and safety codes, repairing curbs and sidewalks before certificates of occupancy, payment of any back real estate taxes or fines within 60 days, and time limits for commencing and completing work.

Key approvals and denials announced at the hearing included: - Case 5882 (750 McLean Ave / 81 Cumberland Drive): Board approved area variances and imposed conditions including full compliance with health/safety/building codes, concrete sidewalks where required, repair of curbs and sidewalks before certificate of occupancy, payment of back real estate taxes/fines within 60 days, and an 18‑month period to obtain permits and commence work with completion allowed through Dec. 31, 2028. The approval was recorded with standard enforcement language that the city’s…